Episode Archive
Sept. 19, 2023
On Obedience to the Universal Will
On Obedience to the Universal Will -- #1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com #2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3…
Sept. 18, 2023
What Is A Man's?
Meditations 5.15 -- #1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com #2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend a live wo…
Sept. 13, 2023
Remove Aversion From All Things
Aversion is public enemy #1 -- #1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com #2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Atten…
Sept. 12, 2023
On Noble Aspirations
Seneca's 39th letter -- #1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com #2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Attend a liv…
Sept. 11, 2023
This Is A Serious Philosophy And Podcast
And you'll need to be serious to get the most out of both. -- #1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com #2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #3: Visit our store : https:/…
Sept. 6, 2023
Introducing Epictetus
Wednesdays are now Epictetus days -- #1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com #2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3:…
Sept. 5, 2023
Learning How To Say No
On the futility of half-way measures from Seneca. -- #1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com #2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #3: Visit our store : https://shop.sto…
Sept. 4, 2023
A Formal & Material Substance
Today we're talking about... Aristotle's Causes? It gets a little weird. Also, some special news. -- #1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com #2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supporti…
Aug. 28, 2023
Would The Ancient Stoics Have Been Against The Mistreatment Of Animals?
Tanner says yes, Massimo Pigliucci says no. -- #1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com #2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismp…
Aug. 22, 2023
The Blush of Modesty
Is it impossible that embarrassment is an emotion the Sage would possess? Seneca promises us that Sages will blush if it is in their nature, as this is a bodily function that actors cannot summon nor can anyone prevent -- we…
Aug. 21, 2023
You Cannot Sh!t In A Book
I know, I know, "challenge accepted, Tanner!" But in all seriousness, books don't provide the same utility as a toilet... and sometimes you really need a toilet. In this episode, Virtue is the toilet. Perhaps the most ill-be…
Aug. 18, 2023
Ratios and Virtue with David Fideler
Does Virtue has more to do with aesthetic than it does anything else? I don't know... but can understanding Virtue through the lens of aesthetic ratios like the Golden Rule make understanding Virtue easier? I still don't kno…
Aug. 15, 2023
On Brawn And Brains
Brawn is fine, important even, perhaps -- but not more important than brains. Physical fitness is useful, but it's not as useful as philosophical fitness. Seneca tells us more in today's episode. -- #1 : View all our sponsor…
Aug. 14, 2023
How Are You Using Your Soul?
The discussion with David is actually this Friday. Whoops. This is what happens when you record episodes a month ahead of time. You get confused! In this episode we discuss the sort of "soul" we possess; and how does it sugg…
Aug. 8, 2023
Is Business The Enemy?
Business gets in the way. But what does that mean? What sort of "business" are we talking about? Are the self-employed or entrepreneurs among us getting in our own way, or does Seneca mean something else? -- #1 : View all ou…
Aug. 7, 2023
Have You Lifted The Veil?
There is a veil over what over what is true. Those who seek a virtuous character must learn to lift it. -- #1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com #2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.su…
Aug. 1, 2023
Cold Showers Aren't Actually That Useful
Cold showers aren't really useful... -- #1 : View all our sponsor links : https://sponsors.stoicismpod.com #2 : Get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #3: Visit our store : https://shop.stoicismpod.com …
July 31, 2023
Don't Be Disgusted With Yourself
Don't beat yourself up when you don't have a perfect day, don't be disgusted with yourself. Instead, take a shower and wash your face. -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supporti…
July 25, 2023
Cheese-Eating Books
There's philosophy, then there's wasting time. -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #3: Atten…
July 24, 2023
For Nature's Benefit?
How much do we care that something is benefiting Nature? -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com…
July 18, 2023
On Siren Songs
Seneca on distractions in the form of, well, anything. -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some stuff: https://shop.stoicismpod.com #…
July 17, 2023
Stoic Prayer
How do Stoics pray? Do they? How is Stoic payer different than traditional Christian prayer (for example)? -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads: https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our stor…
July 11, 2023
Thankless Philosophers
Hey, you! Yeah you; you thankless philosopher! Have you been grateful to your King lately? -- #1: Become a premium subscriber and get rid of ads : https://practicalstoicism.supportingcast.fm #2: Visit our store but buy some …
July 10, 2023
Grape Vines Remember Nothing
Do you take credit for your deeds? Do you note them down in a sort of "Virtue ledger"? I think most of us do from time to time. In today's meditation, Marcus encourages himself (and us) to be more like a grape vine. Which wi…